Jefferson Corporation is considering an expansion project.The necessary equipment could be purchased for $15 million and shipping and installation costs are another $500,000.The project will also require an initial $2 million investment in net working capital.The company's tax rate is 40%.What is the project's initial investment outlay (in millions)?
A)$15.0
B)$15.5
C)$16.5
D)$17.0
E)$17.5

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The initial investment outlay includes the cost of equipment ($15 million), shipping and installation costs ($0.5 million), and the initial investment in net working capital ($2 million), totaling $17.5 million.

Jefferson Corporation Is Considering an Expansion Project